Under the scope of the EIP on sustainable agriculture there is a new call for expression of interest to participate in focus groups on specific agricultural topics to facilitate innovative actions in the field and better connect science and practice on different agricultural topics.

 

The topic ‘Soil organic matter content: Mediterranean region’ is of special interest to the soil community.

 

A focus group consists of up to 20 experts: farmers, representatives from industries (where appropriate), consumers (where appropriate), scientists, other stakeholders (e.g. NGOs), etc. and will last for up to 18 months. Nominations will be done by the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission on the basis of the qualification of applicants.

 

Candidates are asked to complete the on-line application form and submit it by 6 October 2013.

 

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Natural Waters

Groundwater

Scarcity, Floods, Droughts (Extreme Events)